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Mike began his legal career as a prosecutor at the Hidalgo County District Attorney’s office representing the State of Texas in the prosecution of Misdemeanor and Felony criminal cases. He learned to prepare cases for trial and go to trial on a wide variety of criminal matters. Mike was then recruited by a leading employment law firm, Aaron Pena & Associates in the Rio Grande Valley representing clients in all aspects of employment litigation. During his tenor at Aaron Pena & Associates he learned the civil aspect of litigation. Mike handled cases from the inception of...

More than 20 years as a trial lawyer and litigator in federal and state courts, both for the defense and as plaintiff, handling maritime and admiralty cases, oilfield cases, transportation cases, product liability cases, insurance cases, commercial disputes, suits against federal and state governmental entities and personal injury and wrongful death cases. Licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in Louisiana and Texas.

Robert W. Berry, Attorney at Law is located in Austin, Texas, and offers 15 years of experience in Consumer Bankruptcy law (Chapter 7 & Chapter 13), Small Business / Sole Proprietorship Bankruptcy law (Chapter 7 & Chapter 13), and Corporate Bankruptcy law (Chapter 7). Robert W. Berry is a bankruptcy lawyer who believes in working personally with individual and small business clients in order to assist them with each and every phase of the bankruptcy process from initial consultation through the successful completion of their case. Mr. Berry was born in Lubbock, Texas and admitted to the State Bar of Texas in...

Attorney and Counselor at Law

I have been licensed since 1984 and am a very experienced litigator. I have tried over 200 lawsuits to a verdict. I represent both Plaintiffs and Defendants.

I pride myself on attention to detail and being responsive to my client's needs. This includes being accessible for phone calls and keeping my client informed on the progress of their case. I maintain a small docket so my clients get personalized attention. I move my client's cases along quickly, while providing high quality, professional legal services.

Email me and I will see if I can help with your legal issue and needs.

A true champion of justice, Chelsea Cates has always carried with her a strong will to fight for the rights of those who cannot fight for themselves. A personal injury attorney at our office in Austin, she focuses her practice on car accidents, trucking collisions, premises liability, motorcycle accidents, dog bites, and more.

Chelsea uses her strong attention to detail to help people during crucial times in their lives. Her grandfather was a lawyer who instilled in her the desire to achieve justice for those who have been wronged. In addition to being a stalwart advocate for her clients, Chelsea is...

Michael Archuleta is an attorney and a medical doctor. He handles cases of military and Veterans Administration VA medical malpractice on a worldwide basis. He has represented Federal Tort Claims Act claimants in all 50 states. He has achieved Three Of The Largest Judgments - and Two Of The Largest Settlements - in the 60+ year history of the Federal Tort Claims Act

Alex graduated from the University of Concordia with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and she earned her Juris Doctor from St. Mary's University of Law.
Alex chooses to practice family law because of her strong desire to help navigate clients through one of the most difficult and important times in their family’s lives. She recognizes that every family law case is unique to the individual involved, and her intention is always to advise clients on the distinctive facts of their case while keeping the client's individual goals as well as the best interest of the children at...

Teresa Christian specializes in personal injury and prides herself on her dedication to serving the client and her commitment to defending the rights of the client. Teresa Christian's goals are to make sure that the injured client understands the process and walks away satisfied and with the results his or her case deserves. Teresa Christian handles personal injury cases, including car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful death, oil field injuries, premises cases, slip and falls, work place injuries, and dog bites. If you are looking for highly personalized service from a personal injury attorney who makes the client the priority,...

I focus on advising clients about their estate planning and probate needs in the Austin, Texas area. I enjoy meeting directly with clients, paying close attention to their needs and concerns to identify solutions based on my knowledge, skills, and experience.

Born and raised in Texas, J. started practicing law handling multiple different areas of law including family law, criminal defense, and general civil litigation. J.’s past experiences coupled with his work ethic give him a greater understanding of the issues that arise in family law cases. Today J. deals with the following family law matters: Divorce and Legal Separation Child Custody/Modifications Child Support Domestic Violence Issues (civil) Establishing Paternity Same-Sex Divorce and LGBT+ Family Matters Common Law Marriage In his spare time, J. enjoys playing board/video games with friends, traveling the country, and exploring Austin’s ever-growing entertainment scene with his dog, Micki.

Jim Rodman is a Board Certified Personal Injury Trial lawyer located in Austin, Texas. Jim Rodman was originally licensed in Texas in 1986. He received his Board Certification in Personal Injury Trial Law from the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in 1994.

Jim was born and raised in Odessa, Texas. He graduated from Permian high School in 1978 and attended the University of Texas at Austin where he received his BBA in Petroleum Land Management in 1983. Following undergraduate school Jim attended the University of Texas Law School, graduating in 1986. After law school he joined the United States Marine Corps...

Jaime I. Perez comes from a hardworking immigrant family, which gave him a unique yet relatable experience that he carries with him into the field of law. Born in Guadalajara, Mexico, but raised in Houston, Texas, Jaime is proud of this cultural blend that honed his identity and shaped his character. He witnessed early the vulnerability of those who needed legal help and saw the consequences of not getting it firsthand. This experience cultivated within him strong principles of fairness and justice, to which he dedicated himself in the pursuit of his legal career. After graduating from the University of Texas...

Board certified in civil trial law, appellate law, and family law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.

Judy is Board Certified in Family Law, a distinction that is earned by fewer than 1% of all attorneys who practice family law. Judy's primary cases involve divorce, child custody, grandparents' rights, interstate cases (including custody and visitation), modification of current orders (including child support, primary custody, and visitation rights).

As the founding attorney at the Law Office of Jesse Hernandez, San Antonio lawyer Jesse Hernandez handles criminal defense case. He is a former Webb County Assistant Public Defender who served as a partner at Bennett & Hernandez before establishing his own private practice. In 2010, Scene in SA Magazine listed him as one of the best criminal defense lawyers in San Antonio. Additionally, he is the recipient of a Superb 9.2 Avvo.com rating. He received his Juris Doctor from St. Mary’s University San Antonio School of Law. To receive your compliment consultation, contact his firm today.

Practicing in San Antonio, Texas for 40 years. I enjoy helping people with their legal needs in Family Law, divorces, custody cases, collaborative law, along with an emphasis on bankruptcy, probate, and criminal work.

Born and raised in the Westside of San Antonio, Ray quickly learned the value of hard work and dedication. It didn’t take long for Ray to realize that a person’s situation in life could cause them to be taken advantage by those in a more advantageous position. Since then, Ray has dedicated himself to fighting against the big insurance companies, governmental agencies, or anyone trying to take advantage of his clients.
Ray graduated from John F. Kennedy High School and successfully completed the schools Math and Science Academy program. After graduating from John F. Kennedy, Ray attended San Antonio College...

St. Mary's University School of Law, 1999, cum laude Mathews and Brancsomb, P.C. 1999-2004 Cox Smith Mathews 2004-2015 (Partner 2007-2015) Dykema Cox Smith 2015-2018 (Partner) Law Office of Rene D. Ruiz, P.C. (2018-present) Board Certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization (2013-Present) Chair, Water Committee, ABA Section of Public Utility, Communication, and Transportation (2010-2015) Chair, Water Committee, San Antonio Greater Chamber of Commerce, 2017

Erika Dinunzio was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating from Marymount University, in Virginia, with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Communication, she moved to San Antonio where she then graduated Summa Cum Laude from St. Mary’s University School of Law. While in law school, she made Harlen Society, which is top 10% of her class. Erika excelled at research and writing, being both a staff writer and editor in Journal. Erika is excited to make a difference in her clients’ lives by fighting for justice. She enjoys working with other professionals and has learned how to excel, support,...

Experienced in federal sector personnel actions, both Equal Employment and Merit System Protection Board matters. Experience in risk-management for employers with review and implementation of employee-manuals, employee policies documents, personnel orientations in regards to avoidance of wrongful termination claims and workplace efficiency. Also involved in contract negotiations and preparation. Personally handled several trials, both civil and criminal. Negotiated a collective bargaining agreement between American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees, AFL-CIO and one of the largest Head Start Programs in the United States. Wrote and self-published Concept Deskbook on Employment Law. Represents both defense and plaintiff...

Alan Tysinger is a an attorney in private practice in San Antonio, Texas. He is a sole practitioner focusing on civil trial litigation. He is involved in plaintiffs' side personal injury litigation and administrative law, with particular emphasis on workers' compensation and nonsubscriber work-related injuries. He also represents select clients in estate and business planning as well as probate work. Alan graduated cum laude from the University Scholars program at Baylor University in 1996. He began his practice in 1999 after graduating from the University of Texas at Austin School of Law, where he was a founding...

JASON J. JAKOB, ESQ. Mr. Jakob is a Co-Founder and Senior Partner of Diaz Jakob, LLC. His practice is focused on business and corporate litigation, commercial transactions, constitutional law, family law and civil litigation. Mr. Jakob received his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from University of Houston Law Center, and his Bachelor's degree from University of Texas at San Antonio, Texas in Political Science, Magna Cum Laude. After attending law school he served as a General Counsel of Core Funding Group, L.P., until starting his own law firm in 2006. As General Counsel, Mr. Jakob managed the legal department of the company....

I am Board Certified in Estate Planning and Probate Law, by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization. Together with my two associates, and two assistants, we help clients make plans to ensure that death or disability doesn't cause a legal mess. We also help clients who have experienced a death or incapacitating incident in their family, and we help Executors, Trustees, and Beneficiaries solve problems in the operation of an estate or a trust. We operate in a quiet, drama-free office environment, centrally located in San Antonio.

For the last 15 years, Dan spent his time helping San Antonio small businesses and real estate investors achieve their dreams. “An attorney is a small business,” said Burke. “That’s why I take real pride in helping my clients grow. We’re all on the same team.”

After working with large law firms and companies, Dan found that helping small businesses improve their processes, grow and thrive was his calling. He now enjoys providing San Antonio with personal and affordable legal services for business, real estate and probate needs.